Example : Made an effort to cover all the reading material.
Wished him luck in his endeavor.
She gave it a good try.

Synonyms : effort, endeavor, endeavour, try

Example : Attacks on women increased last year.
They made an attempt on his life.

Synonyms : attack

Example : He tried to shake off his fears.
The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps.
The police attempted to stop the thief.
He sought to improve himself.
She always seeks to do good in the world.

Synonyms : assay, essay, seek, try

Synonyms : set about, undertake